O I love – like the most of us – coffee! Each year the Dutch newspaper AD tests the coffee in coffee bars across the Netherlands. Coming first in this test is a very big deal. Therefore I am very happy (and proud!!) that two of my favourite places in Rotterdam finished best and second best in the test of 2014. Lees meer

Rotterdam is becoming a great culinary city, with nice restaurants, great chefs and cool food festivals. Last weekend the second edition of Rauwkost festival took place, in the Fenixloodsen at Katendrecht. No food trucks or street food at this food festival. At Rauwkost the best and most creative chefs of Rotterdam, were preparing their signature dishes for a large crowd in improvised kitchens. Lees meer

Yesterday I was really excited, when I visited Markthal for a sneak preview. Today Queen Máxima will officially open Markthal Rotterdam. After years of development and construction, the unique covered market will finally open his doors to the public. A great new piece of architecture in downtown Rotterdam. Lees meer

While living in the city centre, I do love to get out and enjoy the country side. Together with my sister, a friend and her little son, I visited De Buytenhof again for a lovely afternoon filled with good food, picking apples and watching the animals. Lees meer

@ De Pasta Kantine, they know how to make a good Italian meal for a great price. It is a lovely place, with a beautiful interior (maybe I am a little bit influenced by the colour on the walls, which is the same as in my living room) and very nice staff. Lees meer

The area around the new central railway station in Rotterdam is called the Rotterdam Central District. Most of time when you are in the Rotterdam Central District, you are likely to be on the go and maybe in a hurry to catch your train. But if you do have some spare time, there are great places to have something to eat or drink, before catching your train. Lees meer

One of my favourite spots to have lunch or a late Sunday breakfast is Hopper. You will find me there at least ones a week for their perfect soy latte, a delicious sandwich or a brownie. I go alone, with my boyfriend and it is also a great place to meet one of my girlfriends who has a young kid, because there is a play corner. Lees meer

Like I told you in one of my earlier posts (here), a must do for me during the summer in Rotterdam, is visiting the Parade. Every year the theatre festival puts up its tents in Museum Park in Rotterdam. The Parade kicks off in Rotterdam and stays for 10 days before continuing its journey to The Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam. Lees meer

Two weeks ago I surprised my sister for her birthday with a special farmers dinner, made by Rotterdamse Oogst. Rotterdamse Oogst is mostly known for their monthly farmers market in Rotterdam. Where they created a platform for local and fresh products. They also have other great projects, like this farmers dinner. Lees meer